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Island Women encouraged to get screened for cervical cancer
2020-10-21
During national Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, October 20-25, Island women are reminded how important it is to be screened regularly for cervical cancer. Regular screening with a Pap test to detect abnormal changes in the cells at an early stage can help prevent cervical cancer and improve chances...
Island women encouraged to get regular breast screenings
2020-10-14
Island women are encouraged to follow breast screening guidelines and have regular mammograms. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of getting screened and finding breast cancer early. Breast screening is available to women aged 40-...
Changes to Health PEI Board of Directors announced
2020-10-09
Health and Wellness Minister James Aylward announced the addition of Derek Key to the Health PEI Board of Directors. “I am pleased to welcome Derek to the Health PEI Board of Directors and congratulate him on his appointment as Chair. With his extensive experience and knowledge, he will be an...
Mental health and addictions services and support available for Islanders
2020-10-08
As Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4-10, comes to an end, Islanders are reminded that there are many mental health and addictions services available year-round to those who need support. “I encourage all Islanders to learn about programs and services available to people so we can all...
Charlottetown COVID-19 clinic moving, expanding hours
2020-09-25
The Charlottetown COVID-19 clinic is moving to a new location on Park Street as of Monday. Since March, the COVID-19 Clinic in Charlottetown, which includes a testing site and cough and fever clinic, has been located at the Eastlink Centre. Starting Monday, September 28, those services will move...
School Immunization Clinics to be held for Grade 7 students who missed HPV vaccinations
2020-09-14
Public Health Nursing will be holding school immunization clinics for those students (now in Grade 7) who missed their second dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the spring of this year. The HPV vaccine is offered to all Grade 6 students in Prince Edward Island. School clinics typically...
New drop-in testing sites increase access to COVID-19 screening
2020-09-08
Health PEI has expanded access to COVID-19 testing with new drop-in, no-appointment screening clinics established across the province. The drop-in options are available in O’Leary, Summerside, Borden, Charlottetown and Three Rivers (Montague). Specific hours of operation and locations are provided...
Islanders without a Primary Care Provider will have access to Virtual Healthcare from Home
2020-08-03
Islanders on the wait list for a new primary care provider have started receiving invitations to an innovative new program that will allow them to access care from home during COVID-19. “By investing in virtual care, we are able to provide stable access to healthcare for Islanders who do not have a...
New COVID-19 testing site for essential workers opening in Borden
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-covid-19-testing-site-essential-workers-opening-borden
2020-07-10
A new testing site for PEI residents who are essential workers, including truckers and health care workers, is being established near the Confederation Bridge in Borden. It will open at noon on Monday, July 13. Any essential worker from the province who is returning to Prince Edward Island after...
PEI celebrates laboratory excellence during National Medical Laboratory week
2020-04-27
Across the province, experts in laboratory services are working to ensure Islanders receive results that need to inform their health care. These services have never been more important than they are now, as tests performed by laboratories are helping curb COVID-19. April 26 – May 2 is National...